Manchester United promise sanctions for fans involved in criminal or violent behaviour

A number of supporters forced their way into Old Trafford prior to Sunday’s scheduled fixture against Liverpool at Old Trafford

A fan holds up a banner as they protest against the Glazer family (Barrington Coombs/PA)

Manchester United will ban any fans found to have been involved in criminal or violent behaviour during protests which forced the postponement of their Premier League match at home to Liverpool.

A number of supporters forced their way into Old Trafford prior to Sunday’s scheduled 4.30pm kick-off as a demonstration against club owners the Glazer family escalated into incidents of damage and violence.